Monday, April 26, 2010

Ever wonder what to do with poppyseed filling, other than making my delicious hamantachen cookies? Look no further, for the most delicious poppyseed cake is right in front of you! And once again, I am amazed at the number of people who have never had poppyseed anything. Maybe its my southern roots talking but I was under the impression poppy seed is as common as snickerdoodles and grits...ok, point taken.

This tea cake is perfect for brunch and dessert. The buttermilk allows the cake to retain its perfect moisture level and the filling provides just enough sweetness. For a light dessert, a strawberry puree would be perfect. Oh, did I mention how simple it is to throw together?

Now, Ive gotcha :)

Btw, poppyseed filling is found in a can next to the almond paste in the baking aisle.

Beat butter with an electric mixer for about one minute. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and airy; about 2 more minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.

Add 1 egg at a time to butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each until batter is smooth. Add lemon juice, poppy seed filling and vanilla; mix well.

Add dry ingredients to butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk (i.e. start with dry and end with dry) scraping down sides with rubber spatula after each addition. Do not over mix or you will have a tough cake.

Grease bottom and sides of a 13 x 9-inch cake pan (use butter and flour, shortening and flour or baking spray). Pour batter into prepared cake pan and use a spatula to spread batter evenly in pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 27-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool on a wire rack and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

I've never (knowingly) tried poppyseed filling. I have had poppy seed muffins & bread, was it in there? If so then I love that stuff LOL :) the cake looks so good. I wish I had a slice to go with my coffee right now!

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